Soprano

Samantha attained a Bachelor with Honors in Voice, at Adelaide University in 1995.

Whilst studying, she was a chorister and soloist with Adelaide University Choir, Adelaide Chorus and Graduate Singers.

She has appeared in the chorus of the State Opera of South Australia and, the Victoria State Opera.

In 1997 she was invited to sing as a guest artist in the Melbourne International Festival of Organ and Harpsichords (MIFOH) performing with acclaimed harpsichordist, Ruth Halton and International guest artist, John O'Donnell (Viola da Gamba).

That same year she was a finalist in the Australian Song Competition.

Samantha moved to London a year later to develop her vocal studies. She was a soloist with a number of choirs including the Bristol Bach Choir and the Orlando Chamber Choir in London.

She was a finalist in the 1999 Mozart Competition, attended voice lessons with Jennifer Smith and attended the Parley of Instruments Summer School in Cambridge.

Samantha is now based back in Adelaide but returns each year to perform with 'Le Symphonie des Plaisirs' in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland.

There are future plans to record a program of French Baroque Cantata's and Air de Cour with company Director and Lutenist, Gordon Ferries.

Samantha sang in the Bel Canto Opera Company Chorus in 2002 and will be appearing with them in the future as a Soloist.

She is also Artistic Administrator for the company.

Bookings and enquiries
William Snell
Mobile 0418 840 230
williamsnell@entertainment.on.net